FAQ

These FAQs are meant to supplement the program and procedural information already provided on the Study Abroad website. Please feel free to contact the Center for Study Abroad with any questions you have regarding semester off-campus programs. Answers to many of your questions can be found below and at our program pages which contain a wealth of information and may provide the answers you seek. As well, many questions, especially program and country specific, are better answered by the program itself and not by the Center for Study Abroad. If you need assistance in finding contact information for a program, please contact our office and we would be happy to provide you with this information.

Q: Do I still pay normal George Fox tuition and room and board as I have previous semesters?

A: Yes, you will be billed by George Fox equal to George Fox tuition + room & board (with some variations, depending on the program). For some of the more expensive off-campus programs there you will be charged an additional program fee.

Q: Do I keep my George Fox financial aid package?

A: Yes you keep all of your financial aid. Act 6 students must pay the entire program cost. Tuition Remission students must pay the additional program fee. (If you have financial-related questions, please direct to your Student Financial Services Counselor)

Q: Will my credits transfer? How do I find out what they will transfer as? (GE, elective, major, etc.)

A: Yes. Talk to your enrollment counselor, the registrars transfer specialist, and your academic advisorfor specifics. All credits from a George Fox approved program will transfer to George Fox. However, you will need to plan which of your off-campus courses transfer for General Education or can be counted in your major. This must be finalized BEFORE you leave for your program.

Q: Am I responsible for paying for and booking my own flight?

A: Yes, you are responsible for paying and booking your flight. This must be coordinated with the off-campus program.

Q: Does George Fox pay my deposit and any application fees?

A: No, you are responsible for paying both deposit and application fee. Your deposit will be credited to your student account (for ALL programs), your application fee will not.

Q: Will I be able to fly with other George Fox students to my semester off-campus destination?

A: This depends on: Whether other George Fox students are going to your same destination and wheather you can coordinate your flights together. You also must coordinate your flights with the off-campus program.

Q: Can I go to my destination before the semester begins and/or can I stay longer?

A: Yes, as long as you are present when your program begins through its conclusion.

Q. Does George Fox offer summer off-campus programs?

A. Yes, several programs offer summer programs.

Q. Can transfer students study off-campus?

A. Yes, as long as they attend George Fox for two semesters prior to studying off-campus.

Q: I need assistance with applying for a visa, whom do I ask?

A: All program-related questions, including visa questions, are best directed to the external program. However the Center for Study Abroad will be happy to help when possible.

Q: The Semester in Spain program requires that I apply in person for my VISA at the consulate in San Francisco. Does the Center for Study Abroad assist with this?

A: Yes, the Center for Study Abroad in conjunction with the Semester in Spain program will help you with obtaining a Spain student visa.

Q: My program begins at a later date than George Fox. Can I live on-campus during this time?

A: No. Although you are still considered a George Fox student for the semester, you are not eligible for on-campus housing.